Pre-IB Chemistry

-utilization of metric measurement: including dimensional analysis,
significant figures, accuracy
and precision, percent error. (lab)
-identification of substances through determination of physical/chemical
properties
-separation of substances according to physical properties (lab)
-organization of gathered data through charts and graphs

General Chemistry Knowledge

-apply vocabulary necessary to communicate general chemistry
-define, identify, and give examples of chemical vs physical change
or property.
-recognize symbols, elemental nomenclature, and equation expression
-identify and organize the various components of matter into a
logical order
-explain the Law of Conservation of Matter and Energy relating
to a reaction.(lab)

-explain the current model an atom /subatomic particles;
relative mass, charge, and position.
-describe the forces that enable the atom to maintain it's integrity.
-describe the contributions of previous scientists to the development
of the current theory
of the atom: Dalton, Bohr, Rutheford, de Broglie and Heisenberg.
-describe neutral atoms in terms of atomic number, atomic mass,
electron
configuration,
atomic orbitals, electric potential, atomic radius, and placement
on
the
periodic table. (computer lab)
-define and describe isotopes in terms of atomic mass and atomic
number.
(computer
lab)

Compound Formation

-contrast ionic and covalent compounds in terms of valancey,
bond formation,
and
composition.
-utilize qualitative analysis to determine the composition of
a compound.
-write a balanced formula; use the correct nomenclature for compounds.
-identify types of reactions concentrating on predicting types
of products formed .
-write a balanced equation for a reaction (Stoichiometry).

-recognize the mole and its equivalents as the measurement
of matter.
-express moles as representative particles, volume at STP, and
molar mass.
-apply quantitative analysis in equations and laboratory experience.

States of Matter

-describe the states of matter with regard to internal organization
and energy.
-utilize the Gas Laws to determine the effect of change on the
states of matter.

-define and describe solutions in terms of particle size
and miscibility.
-describe solutions in terms of: electrolytic potential.
-interpret and calculate molarity and molality.
-account for factors that affect the rate of solubility of a substance
in solution.

-define and determine the rate of reaction for a chemical
reaction
-utilize the Keq, Ka, Kb, Ksp to determine product formation in
reaction.
-describe the affects of catalysts, changes in pressure/temperatureon
the rate
of
reaction.
-calculate the entropy within a reaction.

Acid Base Chemistry

-compare and contrast the Arrhenius, Lewis, or Bronsted-Lowery
concept of an
acid
and base.
-determine the strength of an acid or base utilizing pH, Ka, Kb.
-calculate titration curves to determine the equivalency point
of an
acid/
base reaction.

Oxidation-Reduction

-define and identify oxidation-reduction reactions in terms
of electron transfer.
-write balanced equations for a oxidation-reduction reaction
-describe the applications of Oxidation-Reduction reactions in
electrochemistry.

Nuclear Chemistry

-express and calculate mathematically the disintegration
of radioactive isotopes.
-express the types of radiation in terms of composition, symbol,
charge, and mass.
-define and calculate the half-life of a radioisotope, state applications
of half-life.
-compare and contrast nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.

-Identify and name organic compound by chains, bond type,
and functional groups.
-describe the phenomena of isomerism and stereoisomerism.
-compare and contrast straight chain hydrocarbons to aromatic
hydrocarbons.
-identify types of reactions in organic chemistry and predict
products.
-molecules of importance to industry and biochemistry.

Assessment: Laboratory experiences will gently move the
student from contrived labs
to
authentic laboratory experiences where students will be responsible
for generating
laboratory procedures to solve problems in the chemistry field.
Students
must be able to communicate their laboratory findings, as well
as,
general chemistry knowledge both in oral and written form. Formal
testing will
also be done as students pass important benchmarks in the curriculum.